CHEM2407: Industrial and Environmental Chemistry

Course Description

Course Description:

This course introduces key industrial processes used in the production of chemicals and materials, along with their commercial applications. It explores petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas, as well as the synthesis of polymers from monomers with practical examples from everyday products. The course also examines the production of inorganic chemicals and plant-based biomaterials. Special attention is given to the environmental impact of industrial operations and the strategies employed to minimize pollution through process control.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the production methods of major industrial chemicals.
2. Describe polymer formation processes and recognize their applications in daily life.
3. Discuss safe chemical usage and strategies for reducing environmental pollution.
4. Analyze the role of industrial chemistry in developing sustainable alternatives to conventional materials.
5. Evaluate the environmental and commercial implications of industrial chemical processes.

Books and References

1. Manahan, S. E. (2017). Environmental Chemistry (10th ed.). CRC Press.
2. Austin, G. T. (1984). Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries. McGraw-Hill.
3. Austin, G. T. Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries.
4. Fogler, H. S. Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering.
5. Callister, W. D. Materials Science and Engineering.
6. Manahan, S. E. Environmental Chemistry.

Required Materials

1. Access to online resources (OpenStax, NCBI, FAO, UNEP).
2. Lesson handouts, charts, and process flow diagrams.